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0113 Marathon Runner Visit
Jennifer Andress, Kile Putman, Allison Putman, Lucas Lamb, Jane Lamb, Meb Keflezighi, Chad Hathorne, Teresa Wilson.
The Birmingham Track Club hosted one of America’s elite marathon runners, Meb Keflezighi, at aLoft Hotel in Homewood in November. His honors include: 2004 Silver Medalist at the Beijing Olympics, winner of the 2009 ING NYC Marathon, winner of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and fourth overall finisher at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Keflezighi held a signing for his book, Run to Overcome, and promoted his non-profit, Meb Foundation, which strives to inspire youth and their families to lead healthy, active, balanced lives.
“We are extremely excited about hosting such an amazing athlete here in the Magic City,” said Jennifer Andress, President of the Birmingham Track Club and Hollywood resident. “When you see what Meb has accomplished with his career and how committed he is to helping others, you can’t help but be in awe.”
